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陶

陶 — pottery, porcelain

Learn the correct stroke order for 陶 (pottery), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school11 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 11
On'yomi (音読み)トウtou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)すえsue
Strokes11
Radical阜
Frequency#1680
Meaningspottery, porcelain

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 11 — start from the green dot

Common Words

陶器とうきpottery; earthenware; ceramicsnoun
陶芸とうげいceramic art; ceramicsnoun
陶工とうこうpotter; ceramist; ceramicistnoun
陶酔とうすいintoxicationnoun
陶磁器とうじきceramics; pottery and porcelainnoun
鬱陶しいうっとうしいgloomy (e.g. mood); depressingi-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 陶 (pottery) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 阜.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 陶 is #1680, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

陶器とうき — pottery; earthenware; ceramics
陶芸とうげい — ceramic art; ceramics
陶工とうこう — potter; ceramist; ceramicist

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 陶 have?

The kanji 陶 (pottery) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 陶?

陶 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 陶 mean?

陶 means: pottery, porcelain. On'yomi readings: トウ. Kun'yomi readings: すえ.

What JLPT level is 陶?

陶 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.